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I need a reliable, low-latency feed that lets Excel pull live prices from the TAB bookmaker for horse racing, harness racing and greyhound meetings. The workbook should refresh on demand (or at a user-set interval) and display each runner’s win and place odds along with race time, track, and any standard identifiers you fetch from the API. You’re free to use Power Query, VBA, Python, or any other method that keeps the refresh process simple for a non-technical end user. If the TAB API requires authentication or session tokens, build that in so the sheet reconnects automatically without exposing keys in plain text. Deliverables • A working Excel file pre-wired to the TAB live-odds feed • Well-commented source code or scripts used to make the connection • A brief setup/read-me so I can adjust refresh intervals or move the solution to another machine Acceptance criteria 1. On hitting “Refresh”, odds update in under 5 seconds for an average meeting. 2. Data matches the current values shown on TAB’s own site/app at the same moment. 3. No manual copy-and-paste is required after your solution is installed. If you can future-proof the sheet so additional bookmakers could be added later, mention that in your proposal.
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Hello, I can build a reliable Excel solution that retrieves live TAB win and place odds for horse, harness, and greyhound racing, with refresh-on-demand and configurable automatic intervals. I’ll design the connection around a clean data layer so authentication/session tokens are handled securely rather than exposed in workbook cells or plain-text configuration. Depending on TAB’s available access method, I can use Python for robust API/session management and connect it to Excel, or use Visual Basic/Power Query where that provides the simplest experience for non-technical users. The workbook will present runner, race time, track, identifiers, and current prices in a practical format, with clear error handling for expired sessions, unavailable meetings, and connection failures. I’ll also structure the integration so adding other bookmakers later is achievable without rebuilding the workbook from scratch. Data transformation and validation will be handled carefully to support the under-five-second refresh target and alignment with TAB’s displayed values. You’ll receive the pre-wired Excel file, commented source code, and a concise setup guide covering refresh intervals, credentials, deployment, and moving the solution to another machine. Would you prefer a Python-backed Excel connector for stronger session handling, or a VBA/Power Query-only solution for simpler deployment? Regards, Muhammad Awais
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Hello, I am Dr. Rajesh Rolen, PhD in Computer Science & Engineering, with experience of over 20+ years in API, Visual Basic, Software Architecture, Python As a preferred freelancer in the top 1%, I have done 400+ projects here on freelancer.com, I have 4.9 ratings out of 5 on average, which showcases my quality of work and timely delivery. Key Highlights: - Free Hosting Support on the Cloud or any desired platform. - Free 3 months of post-delivery support to ensure that our client doesn’t face any challenges after the launch of the project. - Free Dedicated tester on projects to ensure quality delivery, so clients don’t need to act as a tester. - 10+ Years experience UI/UX team to ensure intuitive UI. Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Microlent Please open the chat and send me a message, so we can have a more detailed discussion about the project to give you the project timeline and cost. Thank you for considering my services. I look forward to engaging in a productive conversation and understanding how I can be of assistance in bringing your project to life. Regards Rajesh Rolen
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Hi, I have reviewed your requirements and can deliver a high-quality, accurate solution within the agreed timeline. With 15+ years of experience in automation, data analysis, Excel, Python, Power BI, and software development, I focus on delivering reliable results with clear communication and complete client satisfaction. I’m ready to start immediately and look forward to working with you.
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Hi — Elias here from Miami. I see you're looking to pull live prices from the TAB bookmaker into Excel. The goal is clear: you need a reliable and low-latency data feed that integrates seamlessly with your setup. What usually matters most here is ensuring data flow is stable and fast. A common issue in systems like this is managing rate limits and latency, which can disrupt the user experience. The tricky part is ensuring the integration is resilient while maintaining data integrity. To tackle this, I would design a lightweight API client in Python that connects to the TAB feed. This would handle data retrieval efficiently and manage any necessary error handling. I’d also implement a simple VBA script in Excel to pull and display the data without overloading the system. This approach focuses on maintainability and allows for future enhancements. I've worked on similar integrations for sports betting data, which required careful attention to performance and reliability. A few questions to better understand the scope: Q1 – What specific data points do you need from the TAB feed? Q2 – Are there existing tools or systems you currently use that we need to integrate with? Q3 – What are your expectations regarding update frequency for the data in Excel? Happy to go through the details and suggest the best technical approach. Looking forward to hearing from you.
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Hi there, I understand this project requires a reliable Excel-based live-odds feed from TAB covering horse racing, harness racing, and greyhound meetings, with fast refresh, automatic authentication, and no manual data handling. I’m confident I can build a simple end-user workbook while keeping the underlying integration modular enough to support additional bookmakers later. My approach is to first implement the TAB API connection in Python or VBA based on the available authentication and latency requirements, securely handling tokens without exposing credentials in the workbook. Then, I’ll map the live response into a normalized structure containing meeting, race, runner, win/place odds, race time, track, and available identifiers, with refresh controls and configurable intervals in Excel. Finally, I’ll add connection retry/token refresh handling, timestamped validation, and performance testing to ensure an average meeting refresh completes within the required five seconds. I’ll keep the TAB integration behind a standardized data-provider layer so additional bookmakers can be added later without rewriting the Excel presentation layer. Could you confirm whether you already have official TAB API credentials/access, or should the implementation account for obtaining and configuring the required API access as part of the project? I’m ready to start immediately. Warm Regards, Aneesa.
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Hello! I'm an Excel and API integration specialist with strong experience building live data feeds into spreadsheets. I'll connect your workbook to TAB's live odds with automatic refresh. Here's how I can help: - Build a working Excel file pre-wired to the TAB live-odds feed - Use Power Query, VBA, or Python to pull live win and place odds, race time, track, and standard identifiers - Handle any API authentication or session tokens so the sheet reconnects automatically - Keep keys secure and out of plain text - Enable on-demand or interval-based refresh for non-technical users - Deliver commented source code and a brief setup/read-me I'll ensure odds update in under 5 seconds and match TAB's current values. I can also future-proof the design so additional bookmakers can be added later. Let me know your preferred refresh method and I'll get started.
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Hello Sir, Would you be interested in a demo of a customized Excel workbook that pulls live TAB racing odds before making any commitment? My proposed solution will not only deliver a reliable, low-latency feed for horse, harness, and greyhound racing but will also ensure user-friendly refresh capabilities, enabled through simple scripts in Python or VBA. Let's discuss how we can tailor this solution to your needs and arrange a demonstration to showcase its potential efficiency and ease of use. Regards, Smith
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★★★ VBA SPECIALIST ★★★ Hi, To create a reliable, low-latency feed for Excel to pull live prices from the TAB bookmaker, I will utilize VBA for seamless integration with the API. I will ensure that the workbook refreshes on demand or at user-defined intervals, displaying each runner’s win and place odds along with race time and track details. I will implement authentication mechanisms to securely connect to the TAB API without exposing sensitive keys. Testing will involve verifying that the refresh function updates odds in under 5 seconds and that the data matches TAB’s current values. I can future-proof the solution by designing it to allow for easy integration of additional bookmakers in the future. To get started, I will need access to the TAB API documentation and any specific requirements you have for the Excel workbook layout. Thanks!
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Hi, I will develop an Excel-based live-odds integration for TAB, connecting through its authorized API or supported data access method to retrieve win and place odds, race times, tracks, and runner identifiers across horse, harness, and greyhound racing. I will implement secure authentication, on-demand and configurable refresh, and a modular data layer that supports future bookmaker integrations without exposing credentials or requiring manual data entry. A few questions: Which TAB jurisdiction and API access method will be used, and do you already have approved credentials? Should the workbook display all upcoming meetings or only selected tracks, races, and markets? Is the under-five-second refresh requirement measured from clicking Refresh to the complete workbook update, and what average meeting size should be tested? Best regards, Muhammad Usman
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Hello Sir, I understand you need an automated Excel sheet that instantly pulls live, low-latency racing odds from the TAB API without requiring any manual copy-pasting. I will deliver this by using Excel Power Query backed by a secure Python script to handle API authentication safely and ensure the data refreshes smoothly in under 5 seconds. The final workbook will feature a simple "Refresh" button for non-technical users, and I will structure the backend logic so we can easily add more bookmakers in the future. Along with the working file and commented code, I will provide a simple setup guide so you can easily adjust the refresh intervals or run it on any machine.
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Hello There! I’m Md Toriqul Islam, an experienced full-stack developer with 10+ years of experience building API integrations, data-driven applications, automation workflows, and dashboards. I can connect Excel to a reliable TAB live-odds feed with simple, secure refresh functionality. I understand you need live win/place odds, race times, tracks, identifiers, automatic authentication/token handling, sub-5-second refresh performance, and accurate synchronization with TAB values. I am skilled in Python, JavaScript, REST APIs, Excel automation, databases, and secure API integrations. I can structure the solution modularly so additional bookmakers can be integrated later with minimal changes. Best regards, Md Toriqul Islam
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Hello!, This is James from Hollywood... I read your post carefully, and the real challenge here is not just “getting odds into Excel” it’s getting a reliable, low-latency live feed from TAB that refreshes cleanly without breaking your workbook or lagging behind the market. I can help by building this in phases: 1) identify the best live source or pull method for TAB prices 2) set up a stable Python/VBA bridge into Excel 3) optimize refresh timing, error handling, and fallback logic 4) test latency and accuracy so the sheet stays usable in real time I’ve worked on live data pipelines and automation tools where timing and stability mattered, so I know how to keep it simple for the user while making the backend dependable. Relevant work I’ve done: - horse racing odds tracker - live sports price dashboard - Excel-based trading monitor - market data scraper and cleaner A few quick questions: 1) Do you already have access to a TAB API or source, or should I help determine the best integration route? 2) Which exact odds do you need in Excel, and how often should they refresh? 3) Do you want this as a fully automated workbook, or a small local tool that feeds Excel in the background? If you want, I can map the cleanest approach first so we avoid wasting time on the wrong method.
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Hello, I got that this needs a live TAB odds feed into Excel with sub 5 second refresh, session token or authentication handling that reconnects automatically without exposing keys in plain text, and zero manual copy paste for a non-technical end user. This is what I can help you with, let's chat. My approach is to use Power Query connected through a lightweight Python middleware script that handles TAB's authentication and session renewal server side, since storing tokens directly in a workbook is the part most solutions get wrong and exactly what you flagged, then expose a clean local endpoint that Power Query refreshes on demand or on a timer with a single button click. Win and place odds, race time, track, and runner identifiers pull straight into structured tables so nothing needs manual formatting after refresh. I'll build the connector layer so additional bookmakers can be added later by swapping the source module without touching the Excel side at all. As final deliverables you will receive the pre-wired Excel workbook, the well commented connection scripts, and a short setup guide covering refresh intervals and moving the solution to another machine. One thing I'd like to confirm before we start: do you already have TAB API credentials, or does sourcing access to that feed fall under this project too. Happy to hop on a quick chat. Best Regards, Imran
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Hello! I will create a PHP script to scrape Horce racing odds data you need Please provide the details: where will we scrape data from? I have extensive experience in writing PHP scripts for Horce racing Odds data scraping Please see my reviews for reference.
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Hello, I can build a reliable Excel solution that connects directly to the TAB live-odds feed and automatically retrieves current win/place odds, race times, tracks, runners, and available identifiers. I’ll implement secure authentication/session handling, fast refresh, and a simple user-friendly refresh process without exposing API credentials in plain text. The workbook will include well-commented source code and a clear setup guide covering refresh intervals, authentication, and moving the solution to another machine. I’ll validate the results against TAB’s live values and optimize the connection to meet the under-5-second refresh target where the available API supports it. I can also structure the solution modularly so additional bookmakers and feeds can be integrated
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Ready to get started on this project with a quick discussion! I can build a fast, reliable Excel integration that automatically pulls live TAB odds for horse, harness, and greyhound racing with a single click. How I Will Build It: Low-Latency Feed: Using Python or Power Query, I will pull live win/place odds, race times, tracks, and runner IDs directly into your sheet with sub-5-second refresh speeds. Non-Technical Ease: One button click or automated timer updates everything—no copy-pasting needed. Secure & Modular: Authentication keys will be securely handled behind the scenes. The backend structure will be built modularly so adding extra bookmakers later requires minimal tweaks. Deliverables: Pre-wired Excel file, well-commented source scripts, and a simple 1-page setup guide for moving machines or changing timers. Let us jump on a quick chat to review your preferred refresh setup and get this built for you immediately!
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Hello, I trust you're doing well. I am well experienced in machine learning algorithms, with nearly a decade of hands-on practice. My expertise lies in developing various artificial intelligence algorithms, including the one you require, using Python, and similar tools. I have worked with pytorch, and tensorflow to develop DL models, .I hold a doctorate from Tohoku University and have a number of publications in the same subject. My portfolio, which showcases my past work, is available for your review. Your project piqued my interest, and I would be delighted to be part of it. Let's connect to discuss in detail. Warm regards. please check my portfolio link: https://www.freelancer.com/u/sajjadtaghvaeifr
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Hello, I understand you need a low‑latency Excel‑linked feed that pulls live win/place odds, race time, track and identifiers from the TAB API for horse, harness and greyhound meetings, refreshing on demand or at a set interval without exposing credentials. Technical approach: Build a lightweight Python service that manages TAB authentication (session/token refresh), calls the public odds endpoint, normalises the payload and writes it directly to the workbook via openpyxl (or exposes a CSV for Power Query). A simple VBA macro or Office Script will trigger the refresh on button click or timer, keeping latency under 5 seconds. Core modules: 1) Auth handler - secure token storage and auto‑renewal. 2) Odds fetcher - request‑response parsing for all three codes. 3) Excel liaison - write/update sheets, preserve formatting. 4) Refresh controller - VBA/Office Script exposing a Refresh button and interval option. 5) Logging & error handling - retry on transient failures. Relevant systems: We have delivered n8n‑based workflows that pull data from external APIs into Google Sheets (Social Media Content Generator) and update CRM sheets from voice‑call AI (AI‑Driven Sales Call Automation), proving our ability to build reliable API‑to‑sheet pipelines with secure credential handling. Implementation strategy: First deliver a token‑management prototype, then the odds‑fetch script, integrate with Excel, validate latency against live TAB site, add user‑configurable interval, and finally provide commented code and a setup guide. Regards, Rohit
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I can build a reliable, low-latency Excel solution that connects directly to the TAB live-odds feed for horse racing, harness racing, and greyhound meetings. I’ll deliver a pre-wired Excel workbook with a simple Refresh button and optional user-defined automatic refresh interval. It will display race time, track, runner names/IDs, win odds, place odds, and other useful API identifiers. Authentication/session handling will be securely implemented without exposing credentials in the workbook. I’ll optimize the connection for sub-5-second refreshes under normal API conditions and validate results against TAB’s live values. You’ll also receive clean, well-commented source code plus a concise setup/README covering installation, credentials, refresh settings, troubleshooting, and migration to another PC. The architecture will be modular, making it straightforward to add other bookmakers later without rebuilding the Excel interface.
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